Financial institutions

Nicole Christians joined Merrill Lynch as an intern and never looked back.

Keith Apton got his first taste for finance while still in college.

The trickle of brokers leaving wirehouses for greater independence is quietly becoming a flood.

The regulator will save members tens of millions of dollars by helping them verify advisors’ Form U4 financial disclosures, Robert Cook says.

A chance encounter in an elevator set Merrill Lynch advisor Adam Rosenfeld on a new path.

Wells Fargo was among biggest losers as advisors jumped to other firms.

Selling printer cartridges at age 16, Umesh Trikha took home more than just a paycheck.

More advisors can’t ignore the call to go independent.

“I believe in paying it forward in a multitude of ways,” Nick Kavallieratos says.

The advisor is the latest to join the high-end wealth manager.

The moves come as the employee-owned firm posted record revenues.

Kwame Brown has played for teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

Chris Fils was once one of the wirehouse's youngest branch managers.

Most say they’d still consider investing even if they discovered issues with sexual harassment.

The 2004 industrywide accord is rocked by changes its founders did not foresee.

Christopher Davis oversaw more than 190 brokers operating from eight offices while at Wells Fargo, according to his new employer.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Headcount has dropped four out of the last five quarters as numerous scandals have hit the bank.

Miguel Ballestas was discharged from the firm after allegations of insider trading.